East Bali Heritage Sites – Puri Agung Karangasem Palace

Puri Agung Karangasem Palace or Karangasem Palace is one of the palaces that exist in Amlapura Town, east part of Bali owns a unique building architecture. If we see at the palace iconography, Puri Agung Karangasem owns two types those are the older shares traditional iconography and the new building own modern iconography even its building name use a modern name like Maskerdam from word Amsterdam, London, Betawi, Yogya and others. Some Chinese ornaments decorate the palace buildings. The Barong Sai ornament has decorated the door and another pattern of China also ornaments the door leaf. This place is open to the public and appointed as one of the tourist destinations that you must visit in Kerangasem, the east part of Bali Island.

What to See at Puri Agung Karangasem?

puri, agung, karangasem, palace, puri agung, puri agung karangasem, karangasem palace, bali, heritage, heritage sites, bali heritage sites, entrance, gatewayThe iconography at ancient building is still following the traditional pattern of Puri/palace. It is starting from the entrance gateway in south part of palace which is called Bancingah or Ancak Saji. Afterward, we step into the middle area call Jaba/Petandakan/Pamengkang. Meanwhile, the Loji is the last area for king residence. The building form types are still keeping traditionally with the graven pillar. The ancient building is made around 1875. Meanwhile, the Maskerdam building is predictably built in year 1900 by I Gusti Gde Jelantik and then it is taken hold by Stedehouder (Dutch Government Representative).

The mains building or Maskerdam own three doors with the wide front yard. This building pillar is made from the intact teak, so that looks utilize the modern technique. And also, there is another building like Bale Gili is just in front of mains building. The big fish pond encircle the Gili as a hot spot or meeting place. The entrance of new building pass through two doors with the high rise building like pagoda is giving typical type of Puri Agung Karangasem. This Palace is non-stopped improvement and now it has been opened as a tourism destination in east part of Bali Island.

Other Bali Heritage Sites and Places of Interest in Karangasem Regency

Karangasem Regency is one of regency in east  part of Bali Island where most of the area are dry land. However, this region is rich with places of interest that you may visit on your vacation in this paradise island of Bali. We recommend to join one of exciting Bali Tours or join our Karangasem Tour and Karangasem Tour Expedition. There are many other places of interest in Karangasem Regency for your references includes Besakih Temple, Bukit Jambul, Bloo Lagoon Beach, Candidasa Beach, Tenganan Village, Puri Agung Karangasem, Virgin Beach, Taman Sukasada, Tirta Gangga Water Park, Amed, Putung Village and Tulamben.

PUBLIC FACILITIES

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  • Entrance Fee – Charge
  • Souvenir Shops

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  • Drinks Stall
  • Market – Nearby

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Other Places of Interest Nearby Puri Agung Karangsem

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